John Morley: “In one only of the three kingdoms the ballot helped to make a truly…”

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In one only of the three kingdoms the ballot helped to make a truly vital difference; it dislodged the political power of the Irish landlord.

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John Morley

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Morley discusses the impact of the ballot on Irish political power.

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